The Sarah Jane Adventures - Complete Series 2 DVD Box Set | Region 2 UK Import | Sci-Fi Adventure for Kids & Teens | Perfect for Birthday Gifts & Family Movie Nights

I was skeptical about watching this show for a while because I knew it was aimed at younger audiences and, of course, I knew the Doctor wasn't in it (most of the time). However, as Doctor Who is my absolute favourite show, I'm already getting the sense that the hiatus is going to be long and hard for me. I was wishing for some new content so much that when this show came up on my recommendations, I didn't even think. I clicked play. And I have not been disappointed.The Sarah Jane Adventures is a wonderful addition to the Doctor Who universe. One of the things I love most about it that I miss from Classic Who is the "companion team" idea; not simply the Doctor and his companion, but Sarah Jane and her "family" out solving mysteries and tracking down aliens. Yes, the kids might be younger than the Doctor's companions, but it still doesn't diminish the meaningfulness of their relationships with Sarah Jane or each other. The show is aimed at a younger audience, yet I find that it has about the same levels of action and important, heartfelt messages that Doctor Who has.Another aspect of this show that really stands out to me is Sarah Jane herself. While I haven't quite reached Sarah Jane's entrance in Classic Who, (I'm getting close!) I still love her character and appreciate her history with the Doctor. In this show, Sarah Jane basically acts as the Doctor, and my goodness does she do an incredible job! In addition to being witty, intelligent, brave, and tech savvy like the Doctor, she also has the heart of a mother. In this way you can see how she plays the part of both the Doctor and the companion at the same time: charging in to save the day and then running to comfort someone in distress. It's a great role, and Elisabeth Sladen just does a phenomenal job. This show has made me even more excited to meet Sarah Jane in the classic series!Overall, it's an incredible spinoff. If you love Doctor Who, and especially if you love the Russell T. Davies era, you'll eat this up like I am. And, it's a great way to get more Doctor Who while we're waiting till Spring 2017!